Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Humanities

About the Department

Adjunct Faculty Opportunities

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced educators for an Adjunct Faculty: Introduction to Humanities opening. We are seeking instructors to contribute to our dynamic academic programs. This is for one online class taught during the Spring 2027 semester.

About Sauk Valley Community College

Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and welcoming teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.

A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

• Benefits Information: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

Position Duties

The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and reports directly to the Dean of Transfer Programs (or appropriate Academic Dean, depending on discipline).

• To be mindful of the philosophy and objectives of the College and use them as guidelines in planning, structuring, and teaching courses.

• Deliver engaging and effective classroom, lab, or clinical instruction tailored to the specific discipline.

• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.

Minimum Qualifications

We are seeking dedicated educators committed to student achievement.

• Education: A Master's degree in the discipline or Master's degree in relevant field and at least 18 earned graduate credit hours in the discipline. 

• Experience: Prior experience teaching in a community college environment is preferred.

• Background Check: All applicants will be subject to standard background checks.

Other Qualifications

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam.  A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission.  For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html. 

Agency Information

Employer

Sauk Valley Community College (IL)

Address

173 Illinois Route 2

Dixon, Illinois, 61021-9110

Phone

815-835-6291

Website

https://www.svcc.edu

Master's degree in the discipline or relevant field with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline; prior community college teaching experience preferred; background check required.

Key Responsibilities

• delivering instruction
• fostering student engagement
• planning courses

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — Dixon, Illinois, United States
• Languages: English

About Sauk Valley Community College

A comprehensive community college in rural northwestern Illinois offering dynamic academic programs. — Industry: Education